Salvador Contreras

Murdered
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Salvador Contreras, aged 18, was fatally shot on March 16, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the West Elsdon neighborhood, which is located on the Southwest Side of the city. Salvador was found on the street with fatal injuries caused by gunfire. The attack, like many homicides during this period, highlighted ongoing concerns about violence in several Chicago neighborhoods affected by socio-economic challenges and gang activity.

In 2008, Chicago faced persistent issue ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Salvador Contreras

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Chicago

    IL

    2008-03-16

    18

    Salvador

    Contreras

    10/24/2024


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    Does anyone know if Salvador has any social media pages? I've been trying to find him online but hav... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I pray for ... ...Read More
    03/20/2024
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